Amaree vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaree

Boy #4,561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit amar

Cultural Roots

American African-American Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,561
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ree

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaree Rank #4,561
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4561 for Amaree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaree ___

  • Amaree James
  • Amaree Deon
  • Amaree Xavier
  • Amaree Isaiah
  • Amaree Malik
  • Amaree Leon

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaree

Kamari Zaire Amara Kyrie Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaree or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amaree at #4561 in the United States.

What do Amaree and James mean?

Amaree means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit amar origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amaree and James boy or girl names?

Amaree is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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